It’s that time again, Kate’s Krewe will ride in ‘rideATAXIA Dallas’ on Nov. 8 at Railroad Park to benefit the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance (FARA).

The annual fundraiser dedicates all proceeds to the research and development of drugs to treat Fiedreich’s Ataxia (FA), a rare neuromuscular disease that affects about 15,000 people worldwide. So far the Winn Parish team has helped raise more than $225,000 over the past eight years.

On Oct. 9, the FARA Spaghetti Dinner, organized by Laure Derr, drew more than 30 volunteers who prepared, boxed and delivered meals, helping raise more than $7,000 for the Friedreich’s Ataxia Research Alliance. The Walker families, Jimmy and Helene and Bo and Chris, expressed gratitude to the volunteers and to all who bought meals in support of their granddaughter Kate’s cause. A bake sale led by Kim Caldwell is in the works, with details coming soon.

The family shared recently that Kate began a new medication about 18 months ago and has seen progress while another therapy awaits FDA approval. Kate graduated in May from the University of Arkansas with a double major in supply chain management and marketing and now works at Sam’s Club headquarters in Bentonville.

Donations may be made at give.curefa.org/kateskrewe2025 or by mail to Kate’s Krewe at 700 W. North St., Winnfield, LA 71483, or 131 Pine Ridge, Winnfield, LA 71483. Checks can be picked up by calling 318-663-1611 or 318-481-8922.

For more information about rideATAXIA and FARA, visit curefa.org.